DEVELOPMENT OF

EMERGENCY NOTIFIER IN TUPC

A Research Project

Presented to the Faculty of the

Department of Industrial Technology
Technological University of the Philippines at Cavite
Carlos Q. Trinidad Ave., Salawag,
Dasmariñas City, Cavite

by

MA. ANGELICA O. AGUIRRE

GELLI H. DALISTAN
CRISTIAN G. DE GUZMAN
PHEBE RUTH S. EPINO

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree

Bachelor of Technology`

September 2020
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The researchers would like to express their sincere gratitude and appreciation to

those who contributed and shared their valuable assistance, support, and encouragement

in the whole process of completing this project.

The researchers are forever grateful to our Almighty God for the guidance,

wisdom and blessings that He has provided throughout the whole period of the study.

For the love, support and encouragement from the parents during the study and journey in

college, the researchers are eternally grateful.

To our Adviser, Mr. Arnold G. De Vega, the researchers is thankful and indebted

for his sharing of expertise and guidance.

To our subject Professor, Mr. Luis Dulnuan, the researchers are thankful and gratified for

his words of wisdom and encouragement that had embedded in the entire section.

To the panel members, Mr. John Paulo M. Diaz, Engr. John Joseph Tolentino and

Mrs. Beverly De Vega for giving their professional criticism that serves as a guide

throughout the success of the project.

This pandemic had taught us that no matter the situation is, giving up is not an

option especially on education. And for that, we thank each and one of the members of

this group for not letting ourselves gave up on our dreams. This success is just the

beginning of our more achievements to come.

 ABSTRACT

This study is to develop an emergency System in TUP-Cavite. The researchers aim to

improve the efficiency and to have quick communication for both authorities and the
person in need of emergency assistance compared to the current emergency system which
is the patient need to travel a long distance to reach the clinic. The system developed with
the use of Rasbian a programming language. It is also consisting of a hardware
component such as scanner, GSM module, speaker, indicator lights, LCD touch screen
and Raspberry Pi. The researchers conducted three (3) test, its accuracy, functionality and
reliability of the project.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRELIMINARIES Page

Title Page i

Approval Sheet ii

Acknowledgement iii

Abstract iv

Table of Contents v

List of Figures vii

List of Tables x

Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION

Background of the Study 1

Objectives of the Study 4

Scope and Limitations of the Study 5

Chapter 2 – CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

Review of Related Literature and Studies 6

Conceptual Model of the Study 31

Operational Definition of Terms 33

Chapter 3 – METHODOLOGY

Project Design 34

Project Development 41

Operation and Testing Procedure 50

Evaluation Procedure 53

Chapter 4 – RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

 Project Description 55

Project Structure 56

Project Test Results 70

Project Capabilities and Limitations

Chapter 5 – SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSSIONS,

AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings 71

Conclusion 72

Recommendation 73

REFERENCES 74

APPENDICES 77

RESEARCHERS PROFILE 89
 LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Title Page

1 Smart Ward Nursing System 7

2 Medical Ward Nursing System 8

3 Nurse Called System with PC-controlled 9

4 Medical Nurse Calling System 10

5 Two-wires Nurse Calling System 11

6 WILDIX+BTICINO Solution 13

7 Raspberry Pi 3 Model B 18

8 LCD Touch screen 19

9 SIM800L Module GSM GPRS SMS 20

10 LED 21

11 USB Speaker 22

12 Aibecy Barcode Scanner 23

13 Active Cooling Mini Fan 24

14 MicroSDHC 25

15 QR Code 26

16 Raspbian OS 28

17 Conceptual model of Emergency Notifier 32

18 Isometric view of the Emergency Notifier 35

19 Exploded view of the Emergency Notifier 36

20 Isometric view of the receiving device of Emergency Notifier 37

21 Exploded view of the receiving device of Emergency Notifier 38

22 Function Diagram of the Emergency Notifier 39

23 Block Diagram of the Emergency Notifier 40

24 Flowchart Diagram process how to use the Emergency Notifier 43

25 Flowchart Diagram on how the indicator light works 44

26 Raspberry Pi 3 Model B 45

27 LCD Capacitive Touch Screen 46

28 GSM Module 47

29 QR Code Scanner 48

30 USB Speaker 49

31 Mini Exhaust Fan 50

32 Emergency Notifier and wearable device 55

33 Initial Built Case 56

34 QR Code Scanner 57

35 RPi 3 Model B 58

36 LCD capacitive touch screen 59

37 Green and red LED indicators 60

38 Speaker 61

39 GSM Module 62

40 Home Page of GUI 63

41 Location Page 64

42 Last Page of GUI 65

 LIST OF TABLES

Table Title Page

1 Likert Scale 53

2 Descriptive Interpretation of the Mean 54

3 Testing Result Sending Message to Personnel 66

4 Testing Result of Different Persons Trying to Send Request 67

5 Testing Result Trying to Send a Message in 300-Meter Distance 68

6 Testing Result Trying to Send More Than Once 69

 Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study

Unexpected or expected emergencies can occur at any time of the day. Thus, it is

very important to notify everyone, especially the ones who are capable of giving medical

response. Now-a-days, we have so many ways to notify our community in times of

danger. From lantern signals to radio broadcast and television. Emergency responses

have gone through repetition after repetition, but the idea and procedure had always been

the same. With modern technology, we can do better than ever before. In the past

decades, emergency notification systems have become increasingly popular as more and

more organizations invest in crisis prevention and emergency management tools.

When accidents occur, faster respond time for patients, presence awareness for

staff and insightful reporting for clinical leadership are needed. It is an old process to call

the attention of the nurse via cell; there are lots of circumstances to be considered when

using a telephone.

Innovating materials for good communication in healthcare is very useful. The old

tradition of communicating the nurse and the authority is time consuming and generates a

lot of manpower just to get their attention. Lack of communication, distance of travel to

the person in need and sometimes nurse is out of her clinic; consider it as out-of-date

technological concept.

According to ucpbgen.com, accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, even inside or

outside school premises. A presentation from the Philippine College of Physicians shows

that (PCP), 20.7% of injuries to children happen in school, the majority (78%) of these
injuries being related to falls. With this in mind, here are the common accidents students

should watch out for in a school: (1) Slips, trips, and falls. Falls account for the vast

majority of school-related injuries in the Philippines. Students in the campus walk, run,

jump and horse around making everyone vulnerable to bumping into someone or

something. These things happen most often in areas such as corridors, the gym and/or

playgrounds, parking areas, and the stairs. Inside the classrooms, bags, lunch boxes,

computer cables, and other school-related objects that could be lying around may obstruct

flow of traffic or cause someone to trip. (2) Sports-related injuries. Whether your child is

on the varsity team or simply participating in P.E. class, sports-related injuries can

happen to school-age children. The most common injuries include fractures, dislocations,

sprains, and chronic back and joint pains. (3) Faulty school equipment. Defective

equipment in school such as faulty chairs, desks, shelves, and playground equipment can

cause accidents. The school administration should ensure the school’s equipment are

properly maintained for the safety of the students. Students should also be aware of the

hazards, and make sure the items they are using are in good condition. (4) Vehicles and

traffic inside and outside school premises. According to the same study by the PCP, the

second most common cause of injuries among children is traffic accidents. During school

days, there’s always heavy traffic in and around campuses with cars, school buses,

scooters, motorcycles and tricycles dropping off or picking up students. Parking lots in

schools are also a danger zone with cars backing out in usually cramped spaces. (5) Field

trips/School bus. There have been several incidents of field trips gone wrong that have

been reported extensively by the news media over the past several years. The same risks

are faced when students commute via the school bus. Whether it’s bad driving,
mechanical error, or poor weather conditions, the risk of entrusting your child to another

driver is one we always have to face. (6) Doors, believe it or not, doors are not an

uncommon source of accidents in schools. Students are hit by opening or closing doors,

or sometimes the hands and fingers get trapped between the hinges. School and college

administrators should earnestly look to reduce the risks. One way is ensuring proper order

is kept in classrooms and corridors. They can also install finger guards on doors to

prevent fingers from getting caught in the door.

Often times, lack of communication to the nurse due to her different schedules

and can’t give instant first aid may lead the chance of worst case scenario. The

researchers pursue solutions to these problems by developing an Emergency Notifier that

can communicate with the authority via Landline. Can identify the location of the patient

through mobile app. A SMS feature that notifies the authorized personnel, whether

they’re out of their prescribe offices. A bar code registration to activate the Notifier. An

ID like device that is attached to the nurse in case the nurse does not have his/her phone

in hand and has a button to notify the driver in case they need to rush the patient to the

nearest hospital.
Objectives of the Study

The main objectives of the study for this project are to give an immediate

response to those people who needs help in times of disaster or emergency, especially to

the students of Technological University of Philippines in Cavite, since the number of

students and faculty are growing.

Specifically, the study aims to:

1. Design and develop a device that can:

a) Send the exact location of the emergency to the nurse and/or security

guard in less than 60 seconds for a quick response.

b) Prevent the possibilities of the device from played by using a QR code

scanner that will provide the user’s information.

c) Have an alternative power source in times of electricity loss.

2. Provide a wearable device that the campus nurse and security guard can

always bring inside and outside the campus.

3. Test the project according to its functionality, accuracy and reliability.

4. Evaluate the Emergency Notifier device using the evaluation criteria for

prototype in terms of functionality, aesthetics, workability, durability,

economy, safety, and salability of the project.

Scope and limitations of the study

This Emergency Notifier aims to have an immediate respond to the possibilities of

unexpected disaster. Compared to the existing long and slow process of calling or

requesting for help, it is more efficient in communicating with the authorities. This

prototype uses a wireless connection like mobile network that gives information to our

campus nurse and guard by the use of the device that they can bring with them anywhere

inside the campus premises. Therefore, it ensures that the request for help will be

immediately responded. From that moment the person who will request for help will be

informed by the Notifier itself.

On the other side, it cannot be use outside of the campus due to the limit of area

connection of the cellular phone. Other downside possibilities are, the person in need

around the area wherein there is no signal regarding to mobile network or the device is

out of load.

This prototype is intended to decrease emergency situations from being worse

because of miscommunications and delay responses of giving solution to the emergency.

This project will be benefited by the TUPC community by preventing and having high

quality communication to the authorize personnel.

 Chapter 2

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

This chapter presents the overview of the related literature and studies, conceptual

model of the study and operational definition of terms that will guide the development of

this research.

Review of Related Literature

Patient initiated emergency response system

Aversano et al., (2004), said that a method or system was made to monitor cardiac

patients by wearing a Personal Digital Assistance (PDA) monitoring device with

Electrocardiogram (ECG) that features emergency response. The PDA is the device that

will gather all ECG data from the patient combined with a communication element that

all gathered data from the patient will be sent to the server. Those collected data also be

stored to the server. The patient and the doctor set on a regular date of measuring ECG.

The patient can monitor his/her condition on based on the measurement that can send the

data to the doctor if decide. If the patient is in need of emergency attention, it can notify

an ambulance as well as provide the data needed. If not, the doctor will review the data

and will advise the patient. But the device cannot be wear all the time and it is time

consuming.

Automated Emergency Notification System

Markowitz et al., (2001), mentioned that, in times of emergency, people usually

contact emergency services like police station, fire department and ambulance but they

aren’t just those individuals to be contacted., for example family, relatives and friends.

With the usage of a service network provider, the subscriber can alert the emergency
services as well as contact different parties. The calling party pre defines the set of parties

to be called before the emergency occurs then the service provider will collect the data

into an outcall database. When in an emergency situation, the service network provider

determines the identity of the caller through its subscriber database then establishes the

call between the subscriber and the emergency service provider. The service network

provider alert with a pre-defined message to the calling group to be informed. However,

this invention is not feasible in the Philippines due to the majority of the prepaid users of

the country.

Smart Ward Nursing System

Hunan Eter Electronic Medical Project Stock Co., Ltd. China (2003), stated that

Smart Ward Nursing System is an indispensable important part in hospital digitization

construction, which not only provides the powerful communication among doctors, nurse

and patients, but also creatively offers the new functions of voice reminding, information

issuing, information collection, multimode connecting data and upload automatically

with all testing device in the ward, information process and etc., stretched hospital

information system (HIS) to wards. This system has truly achieved a leap of nursing

quality besides the greatly decrease of work intensity of nursing staff.

 Figure 1. Smart Ward Nursing System

Retrieved from https://www.eter-group.com/a/Oxygen_maker/20180829/47.h

Medical Ward Nursing System

Eter Ward Information System is an indispensable important part in hospital

digitization construction, which not only provides the powerful communication among

doctors, nurses and patients, but also creatively offers the new functions of voice

reminding, information issuing, information collection, information process, and etc. This

system has truly achieved a leap of nursing quality besides the greatly decreased of the

work intensity of nursing staff. Features of Ward Nursing System: 1. Act as

management center that can be linked to PC with WNS software suitable for hospital,

where internal communication is needed and is easy to be operated. 2. The Master Host

can support 200 extensions (Included bed extension, door extension, and bathroom

extension); WNS software can record and check patient information. 3. Nurse Extension

can broadcast forward area. 4. Smart Handle have LED night light. 5. Bath Extension can

receive the signals of nurse arriving and ward inspection. 6. Door Extension equipped

with multicolor door lamp, can indicate different situation by different color (Hunan Eter

Electronic Medical Project Stock Co., Ltd. China, 2003).

 Figure 2. Medical Ward Nursing System

Retrieved from https://www.eter-group.com/plus/view.php?aid=30

Nurse Called System with PC-controlled

Eter Nurse Call System with PC-controlled is an indispensable important part in

hospital digitization construction, which not only provides the powerful communication

among doctors, nurses, and patients, but also creatively offers the new functions of voice

reminding, information issuing, information collection, information process, and etc,

stretched hospital information system(His) to wards. This system has truly achieved a

leap of nursing quality besides the greatly decrease of the work intensity of nursing staff

(Hunan Eter Electronic Medical Project Stock Co., Ltd. China, 2003).

Figure 3. Nurse Called System with PC-controlled

Retrieved from https://www.eter-group.com/a/Oxygen_maker/20180628/41.html

Medical Nurse Calling System

ETR Medical Nurse Calling System is designed for providing the communication

between patients in wards and medical personnel in nurse’s offices in case of any peculiar

conditions in hospitals. With cast-into-once deluxe plastic master telephone hosing,

innovative summary fixed mode, complete information electronics summary and audio

number reporting system, it has higher performance-cost ration than those products of the

same variety. So far, two-wire and four-wire systems are available. It consists of host,

bed extension, corridor display, door lamp, secondary host as well as optional modules

(including music, bathroom extension) for realizing some peculiar functions. Superiority

of Hospital Nurse Calling System: Selectable: More beds quantity choices: 30, 50, 70,

110beds. Precision: Simultaneous calling of multiple extensions without omission. 

Credibility: ETR nurse call system provides reliable solutions for a wide range of

customers including hospitals, care groups, health recovery center, nursing and

residential homes. Warranty: We offer a full year’s warranty, ongoing maintenance and

provide the installation on-site if required (Hunan Eter Electronic Medical Project Stock

Co., Ltd. China, 2003).

Figure 4. Medical Nurse Calling System

Retrieved from https://www.eter-group.com/plus/view.php?aid=31

Two-wires Nurse Calling System

ETR Medical Nurse Call System is designed for providing the communication

between patients in wards and medical personnel in nurse’s offices in case of any peculiar

conditions in hospitals. With cast-into-once deluxe plastic master telephone hosing,

innovative summary fixed mode, complete information electronic summary and audio

number reporting system, it has higher performance-cost ration than those products of the

same variety (Hunan Eter Electronic Medical Project Stock Co., Ltd. China, 2003).

Figure 5. Hospital Intelligent Nurse Calling System

Retrieved from https://www.eter-group.com/plus/view.php?aid=31

WILDIX+BTICINO Solution

According to Hunan Eter Electronic Medical Project Stock Co., Ltd. China,

(2003), BTicino delivers to the healthcare industry the nurse call system that enables

simple and direct communication between patients and their caregivers. Wildix provides

doctors and nurses with the cordless W-AIR phone connected to the BTicino system.

BTicino call system is based on BUS/SCS technology, for signals transport and

management between different devices (patient’s control pane, room and supervision

terminals, corridor display, signal light by the room door, etc). An alarm sent from the
patient’s control pane appears immediately on the display of the nurse supervision

terminal, and the light located outside the patient’s room turns on. Wildix W-AIR system

is a high technology product. The system uses the new wireless CAT-iq technology

(Cordless Advanced Technology – Internet Quality) that combines telephony and Internet

to allow a variety of advanced features. W-AIR is a wireless phone helpful to the hospital

staff, easy to use and to carry, thanks to the attached clip. Hospital Intelligent Nurse

Calling System WITH 15 DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS AS FOLLOWS 1. Two-way

calling, call Duplex: ext. (nurse call button) may call the host machine, the host machine

also can call to assemble (extensions), sent to the recipient without conversion 2. Host

machine multifunctional display: show nursing class, time, call beds or serial numbers 3.

2 classes nursing care settings: according to the sick conditions to set high and low-level

care beds arbitrarily, and the host of a different color light show: red light means High 4.

The High priority: high sick calling can interrupt low sick calling 5. Ringing volume

adjustment 6. The calling system have many different chord music: different extension

phone can set different music 7. Without interruption Call 8. Host machine Hand-free:

host can speak with ext. by hand-free when ext. call host 9. Call storage 10. Patient

Extension online coding 11. Extension user machine set broadcast freely 12. When the

host machine makes microphone broadcast and education broadcast, ext. can choose to

listen to or not 13. Host and extension reset and clear freely 14. System self-test the bus

electric current, voltage and digital display show the result, easy to trouble shoot; the host

machine can detect the extension machine’s error automatically 15. Error self-test alarm.
 Figure 6. Hospital Intelligent Nurse Calling System

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Review Related Studies

Smart Disaster Notification System

Based on the research of Md. Fahim Sikder, Sajal Halder, Tanvir Hasan, Md.

Jamal Uddin and Mrinal Kanti Baowaly (September 2017), Smart Disaster Notification

System is to alert people before the time of disaster and tell them the optimal route to the

nearest shelter. In our system, we divide the whole application in some module. First one

is database building that consists of subscriber information and locations whose

probability of disaster is measured. The second one is based on locations in which our

proposed methods take information from the weather website. After that this information

will be converted to JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format. Then, according to JSON
information, the system will be able to understand the probability of disaster and then the

system will send nearest shelter information to the subscribers. Each part of the system

will be:

A. Preliminaries

The consequence of natural hazards is called the natural disaster. There are

different kinds of a natural disaster such as cyclone, storm, earthquake, Tsunami,

flood etc. Different kinds of natural disaster occur at the different time in the different

geographical area. Some recent examples of violent natural disasters are the 2011

Japan earthquake and Tsunami, the 2010 Haiti earthquake, the 2007 cyclone SIDR,

the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami, the 1991 Bangladesh cyclone. Geographically few

South Asian countries are situated in between the Himalayas and the ocean, on the

delta of wide rivers, means that the countries are very exposed to flooding. The

people live in coastal areas have to face several storms each year and cultivable lands

disappear in the river due to river erosion. Such countries are most affected by the

planets climate changes and the number of cyclones. Hence, there is also the risk of

Tsunami in these countries. Our disaster preparedness system protects the people

from upcoming disaster. For this, it uses SMS, voice call or voice alert. Our proposed

work can be implemented on Android mobile phones. Android is an operating system

for mobile devices such as smart phones and tablet computers developed by Open

Handset Alliance led by Google. As android is more open and comprehensive than

other mobile operating systems, this is the bestselling product worldwide. It also

allows the building of new applications at lower cost. Consequently, this is more
interactive for users. Hence, an android mobile platform has been used in our

proposed disaster awareness system.

B. Input into database

We will keep the record of subscribers in the database. In there we will store the

subscriber name, location, mobile number. Based on the subscriber locations we can

give them the proper warning about the disaster. Smart disaster notification system

will fetch the information from it and sends a notification to the subscribers. Sending

notification will depend on the update from the websites.

C. Update from website

This application will take the update from the website and evaluate the level of

disaster. Then it will convert the data into JSON format. The following figure 2

shows the update process.

D. Minimum distance calculation

We determine the optimal route to the nearest shelter and show it to the

application and in case of the non-android user we just give them the placement of the

nearest shelter. The system will send nearest shelter information. Here if we calculate

Euclidean Distance we find nearest shelter point is B. But that existing path is so far

than path A. For that reason, we use trajectory partitioning method to calculate the

distance between two places. Trajectory partitioning means path partitioning, which is

very important because proposed algorithm has used sub-trajectories.

E. Predicting weather
 Smart disaster notification system stores weather data into the database. Then it

applies machine learning techniques to find the pattern from these data. After that, it

predicts whether there will be any disaster by using real-time data.

F. Sending notification

After getting updates from websites minimum distance is calculated and then a

notification is sent to the subscriber who already registered in the database. This

notification is both audio and text message because subscriber can be blind.

G. Location tracking of victim

At the time of disaster, subscribers are in the middle of it. Then for rescue, this

application determines the victim’s location by using GPS for android or triangulate

location using the mobile network for non-android phone and sends back the data

tithe rescue center.

Safety Notification Broadcast System

Paging Channel Procedures for Broadcast SMS. A wireless device supporting

reception of broadcast SMS shall accept and process Data Burst Messages received on

the CDMA Paging Channel addressed to any broadcast address that the mobile station is

configured to receive. The application that constructs the SMS packet puts the broadcast

addresses into the BC_ADDR field of the broadcast address or page record. The structure

of broadcast messages for burst type ‘000011’ is as explained later on in this chapter.

Reception of broadcast messages by a wireless device is governed by the following rules:

• The wireless device receives and processes any broadcast message or page if

the PRIORITY field is set to ‘11’, or if it is configured to receive broadcast messages and

pages of the priority level given by the PRIORITY field.

 • The wireless device receives and processes any broadcast message or page if the

SERVICE field contains a service category and language indicator that it has been

configured to receive; or else, the broadcast message or page record may be safely

discarded. Similarly, the SMS Relay Layer processes all data burst messages on the

Paging Channel that are addressed to a broadcast address specified in the wireless

device’s configuration and those that have the BURST_TYPE field set to ‘000011’; and

sends the Transport Layer an RL-BCDATA. Indication containing the CHARi fields of

the received Data Burst Message. Further, the relay layer discards any broadcast or page

record if:

• MSG_NUMBER field is set to a value other than 1. 7

• NUM_MSGS field is set to a value other than 1.

• NUM_FIELDS field is set to zero.

We now attempt to define the requirements for the upper layer of the SMS bearer service

protocols. The SMS Transport Layer is responsible for the end to-end delivery of

messages. The SMS Transport Layer resides in SMS bearer service end points and relay

points. Acting in a bearer service end point, the SMS Transport Layer allows telecom

services to access the SMS system to send or receive messages. Acting in a bearer service

relay point, the Transport Layer interfaces between Relay Layers. When the SMS

Transport Layer in a wireless device receives an RL-BCDATA indication from the Relay

Layer, the Transport Layer passes the message to the application that handles broadcast

messages (faculty of San Diego state university, 2012).

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

The Raspberry Pi 3 is the third generation Raspberry Pi. It replaced the

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B in February 2016. It has the same identical form factor to the

previous Pi 2 and Pi 1 model B+. Raspberry Pi 3 Model B has additional features 10

times faster than Raspberry Pi Model B and Raspberry Pi 2 Model B. This version has

1.2 GHz 64- bit quad-core ARMv8 CPU, 1GB RAM enough to run applications and

programs. Raspberry Pi 3 supports 802.11 wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.1. The

recommended power supply for the RPI 3B is the official power supply which is rated

5.1v, 2.5A (Raspberry Pi 3 model B, n.d.). Based on the article Power Consumption

Benchmarks (n.d.), the peak power consumption of the Raspberry Pi 3 model B under

heavy load is about 730 mA. (Development of RPI voting system 2019, pg 29)

Figure 7. RPI 3 Model B

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LCD Touch screen

A 5-inch capacitive screen designed for Raspberry Pi 4, Pi 3 B+, supports

windows/Ubuntu/Mac with PC. Touch function need connect Host USB interface with

Screen Micro USB interface. No need other power. The resolution is 800x480 pixels,

HDMI output, up to 80fps frame rate, supports smoothly to play video and games in

Retropie system. Powered by USB interface, release the GPIO pin, convenient to finish

the experiment or project with GPIO. We offered Pre-Install Driver System image for

Raspberry Pi 4. Make sure enough power supply for Raspberry Pi (inotapa, n.d.).

Figure 8. LCD Capacitive Touch Screen

Retrieved at https://www.electronicscomp.com/7-inch-lcd-touch-screen-display-with-
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SIM800L Module GSM GPRS SMS

According to Nettigo (2009)., SIM800L is a miniature cellular module which

allows for GPRS transmission, sending and receiving SMS and making and receiving

voice calls. Low cost and small footprint and quad band frequency support make this

module perfect solution for any project that require long range connectivity. After

connecting power module boots up, searches for cellular network and login

automatically. On board LED displays connection state (no network coverage - fast

blinking, logged in - slow blinking) This module have two antennas included. First is

made of wire (which solders directly to NET pin on PCB) - very useful in narrow places.

Second - PCB antenna - with double sided tape and attached pigtail cable with IPX

connector. This one have better performance and allows to put your module inside a

metal case - as long the antenna is outside. Module size: 25 x 23 mm with a supply

voltage of 3.8V - 4.2V.

Figure 9. GSM Module

Retrieved at https://www.makerlab-electronics.com/product/sim800l-v2-5v-wireless-gsm-

gprs-module/
LED

As per Woodford, C. (2018), An American engineer and educator named Nick

Holonyak invented the first LED in 1962.LED stands for Light Emitting Diode an

electronic device that can produce light with different colors. It is commonly used as an

indicator. LEDs can produce a brighter light than other bulbs and consumes less energy.

Figure 10. Light Emitting Diode

Retrieved at https://www.ebay.com/itm/50pcs-5mm-Red-Green-Round-LED-Diode-

Lights-Electronic-Component-Emitting-Light-/233286375027

USB Speaker

LC Excellence Prem USB Subwoofer Speaker SPK-S080-DA. This mini portable

speaker is specially designed for Desktop, Laptop, Notebook, Tablet PC. Easy to use and

support plug & play. With hi-fi speaker, to ensure the perfect sound quality, has two

high-performance loudspeakers that deliver clean and accurate sound. Has 3.5mm audio
input connector. Powered by USB, no need external power. Compact, portable,

convenient to carry (Shopee, 2015).

Figure 11. Usb Speaker

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Aibecy Barcode Scanner

Professional barcode scanner platform, supports 1D/2D barcodes on paper/ film/

screen.Adapts 960 * 680 COMS sensor, excellent decoding ability, good at identifying

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long service life.Driver-free, compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7~10, linux, IOS,

Android, etc.Scanning Speed: 1300 times/S, Size: 10 * 8 * 7cm/ 3.9 * 3.1 * 2.7in,

Weight: 155g/ 5.4oz (Aliexpress, n.d.).

Figure 12. QR Scanner

Retrieved at https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32850545321.html
Active Cooling Mini Fan

A mini ultra slim pi fan with 2.54 plug, you can insert directly it into GPIO Pin.

DC 5V, 0.2A with a size of 1.18 in x 1.18 in x 0.28 in (3 cm x 3 cm x 0.7 cm) and a

weight of 0.25 oz (7 g) (Shopee, 2015).

Figure 13. Mini Exhaust Fan

Retrieved at https://www.ebay.com/c/874240302#oid123671999995

MicroSDHC
 This 8GB microSDHC Memory Card Class 4 With SD adapter from SanDisk is

ideal for use with multimedia mobile phones or any other device that uses microSDHC

cards. Expand your entertainment storage with up to 8GB of extra music, videos, photos,

and games (Foto & Electronic Corp., 2000).

Figure 14. SD Card

Retrieved at http://bhphotovideo.com/c/product/752142-

REG/SanDisk_SDSDQM_008G_B35A_SanDisk_8GB_microSDHC_Memory.html

QR Code
 Adriana Stein, (January 1, 2020)., stated in her article that a QR Code, or “quick

response” Code, is a Code that is quickly readable by a cell phone (hence the word

“quick” in the name). Using a combination of spacing as a type of Matrix Barcode (a 2-D

Barcode), when a QR Code is scanned, it conveys a wide multitude of information. QR

Codes have a wide range of uses across all types of industries such as retail, marketing,

and logistics. Like the development of many technologies, QR Codes were created out of

necessity. QR Codes actually started out as Barcodes with their typical purpose: for

supermarkets. In the 1960s, Japan was experiencing a wave of economic growth.

Supermarkets expanded from selling just food items to adding in clothing and a versatile

range of other commodities. So, they basically realized that they needed a way to keep

track of everything.

Before Barcodes existed, cashiers had to manually enter individual item which of course

took ages. Due to the health issues created as a result of these heavily repeated actions

like carpal tunnel syndrome, supermarket managers knew they needed to find a solution.

The invention of the QR Code can be contributed to the DENSO WAVE and their lead

developer Masahiro Hara. They were contacted by supermarkets who realized the limits

of these Barcodes and sought a way to make them more versatile and contain more

information through the development of a 2-D Code (two directions of coding). With

only two team members, Hara first came up with the idea of the square, because their

research showed that it was an easily distinguishable shape. This shape additionally

allowed for both horizontally and vertically Coded information. A further advantage was

that this also boosted the speed at which this information could be read (up to 10x faster

than Barcodes). 
The combination was a jackpot. DENSO WAVE made their invention of the QR Code

public in 1994 without maintaining patent rights and the use of QR Codes spread like

wildfire.

Figure 15. QR Code

Retrieved at https://www.kaspersky.com/resource-center/definitions/what-is-a-qr-code-

how-to-scan

Raspbian OS

Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian) is a free operating system based on Debian

GNU/Linux and optimised for the Raspberry Pi hardware (the armhf processor
architecture). Raspberry Pi OS comes with over 35,000 packages, or pre-compiled

software bundled in a nice format for easy installation on a Raspberry Pi. The initial build

was completed in June of 2012, but the distribution continues to be active developed with

an emphasis on improving the stability and performance of as many Debian packages as

possible. Although Debian produces a distribution for the arm architecture, it is

compatible only with versions later than the one used on the Raspberry Pi (ARMv7-A

CPUs and higher vs the Raspberry Pi's ARMv6 CPU) Atea Ataroa, (2001).

Figure 16. Raspbian OS

Retrieved at https://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-INSTALL-RASPBIAN-OS-IN-

YOUR-RASPBERRY-PI/

Python

According to John Wolfe, (2018, March 5), Python was originally conceptualized

by Guido van Rossum in the late 1980s as a member of the National Research Institute of
Mathematics and Computer Science. Initially, it was designed as a response to the ABC

programming language that was also foregrounded in the Netherlands. Among the main

features of Python compared to the ABC language was that Python had exception

handling and was targeted for the Amoeba operating system. Python is not named after

the snake. It’s named after the British TV show Monty Python.

Of course, Python, like other languages, has gone through a number of versions. Python

0.9.0 was first released in 1991. In addition to exception handling, Python included

classes, lists, and strings. More importantly, it included lambda, map, filter and reduce

(JavaScript anyone?), which aligned it heavily in relation to functional programming.

In 2000, Python 2.0 was released. This version of was more of an open-source project

from members of the National Research Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science.

This version of Python included list comprehensions, a full garbage collector, and it

supported Unicode.

Python 3.0 was the next version and was released in December of 2008 (the latest version

of Python is 3.6.4). Although Python 2 and 3 are similar there are subtle differences.

Perhaps most noticeably is the way the print statement works, as in Python 3.0 the print

statement has been replaced with a print () function.

GUI

Adam Powell, (1997, December 19), said that in 1979, the Xerox Palo Alto

Research Center developed the first prototype for a GUI. A young man named Steve
Jobs, looking for new ideas to work into future iterations of the Apple computer, traded

US $1 million in stock options to Xerox for a detailed tour of their facilities and current

projects. One of the things Xerox showed Jobs was the Alto, which sported a GUI and a

three-button mouse. When Jobs saw this prototype, he had an epiphany and set out to

bring the GUI to the public.

Apple engineers developed Lisa, the first GUI-based computer available to the public. It

was too expensive; no one bought it. But the seed germinated into a flower that would

change the world.

Released in 1984 and billed as "insanely great," the Macintosh caught the public eye with

one of the most famous commercials ever. This immortal television advertisement

depicted users of IBM's PC as Orwellian drones trapped in the maw of a monochromatic,

brutally mechanical, command-line interface, and dramatized their symbolic liberation by

a woman bearing a new tool for home computations.

Relatively inexpensive and fantastically easy to use, the "Mac" was a smashing success,

despite the limited computing power and memory housed in the chassis. Programs like

MacPaint, which contained the seminal elements of Photoshop, the king of modern

graphics editing programs, turned an entire generation of artists on to the possibilities of

digital art. Word processing was never easier. There was a shortage of software, but

companies were eager to develop for the Mac, seeing its potential for widespread

infiltration into the non-techie market. One of the biggest software developers for the

Macintosh was a company called Microsoft.

It wasn't long before Microsoft, headed up by one Bill Gates, entered the GUI game.

Gates, who as near as I can tell has never had an original idea in his career, is

nevertheless extremely good at copying the great ideas of others. Windows copied the

conceptual framework of the Macintosh GUI, right down to the trash can (which

Microsoft calls a "recycle bin"), and marketed it as a platform for DOS-based computers.

Apple sued, but a less-than-technically inclined court ruled that it is legal to copy the

"look and feel" of something if the internal mechanisms are different. This is mostly

because, in the United States, the "look and feel" is defined as the "structure, sequence,

and organization" of a program. Apple lost, and Microsoft got to keep its GUI. It was

ruled that porting a metaphor to another platform was not criminal.

Conceptual Model of Study

Figure 17 shows the conceptual model of development of Emergency Notifier in

TUPC use for emergency purposes by using a Raspberry Pi that serves as the

microcontroller of the project. The input for developing the prototype consists of two

groups: knowledge requirement and hardware requirement. Knowledge requirement is

the skills essential to accomplish the fabrication of the project and hardware requirements

are the components for developing the prototype.

Process is the steps done in order to accomplish the project. The first step is the

designing and conceptualizing the design of the prototype. Next step is to create the

program according to its software features and assembling of the prototype upon

finishing the initial project test is conducted to determine the problems and errors to be

encountered. These problems and errors will undergo troubleshooting procedure to be

modified if necessary.
 The output is the development of the Emergency Notifier in TUPC. After the test

and experimentations, the prototype is evaluated according to different criteria. The

prototype will be evaluated by the panels who considered experts on their field and the

beneficiary of the project. The prototype will be evaluated according to its functionality,

aesthetics, workability, durability, economy, safety and salability.

INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT

Knowledge Requirements Fabrication of the HardwareDevelopment of Emergency Notifier in TUPC
Programming Language Programming
Basic Electronics Testing of Prototype
Hardware Requirements
Raspberry Pi
QR Scanner
GSM Module
LCD Touch Screen
Speaker
LED

EVALUATION

Figure 17. Conceptual model of the Development of Emergency Notifier in TUPC

Operational Definition of Term

LCD Touch screen – this is where you operate the device that also serve as the display

monitor.

GSM Module – is a chip circuit that is us to establish communication between mobile

devices.

QR Code – refers to the identification of the sender.

Raspberry Pi - is the main and the registration host on the project

Speaker – an output device to generate sound.

Emergency Notifier – the device use for emergency or disaster where it can seek

immediate assistance from the authorities.

Wearable device – the device worn by the nurse and security guard who receives the

Emergency Notifier’s request for immediate assistance.

 Chapter 3

METHODOLOGY

This chapter includes discussion of the project design, project development,

operation and testing procedure and the evaluation procedure.

Project Design

This project for Emergency Notifier is composed of Raspberry Pi which will be

the main component of the prototype/project that will process the data. A QR Scanner

that will scan the QR code and will give the person’s identity. LCD Touch Screen is use

in order to communicate to the authorities and to select which location the respondents

will be heading. While the speaker is use as an automatic notifying the person’s in need

and will play a default audio that the message was sent. Also the LED is use as an

automatic notifying the person’s in need and will turn on the LED green. Figure 32 and

33 shows the orthographic and isometric view of Emergency Notifier.

Figure 18. Isometric view of the Emergency Notifier
 Figure 19 shows the exploded view of the Emergency Notifier. The QR code

scanner is enclosed in box type casing that will function to scan the QR code of the

person who needs help. It is connected to the Raspberry Pi along with the LCD touch

screen, LED and speaker. The figure shows each portion that will complete the casing.

Figure 19. Exploded view of the Emergency Notifier

Figure 20. Isometric view of the receiving device of the Emergency Notifier
Figure 21 shows the exploded view of the receiving device of the Emergency Notifier.
The mini cellphone and ID of the user is enclosed in a rectangular type casing that will
provide as a holder of the said components that can also be worn like a normal school ID
case.

Figure

21.

Exploded view of the receiving device of the Emergency Notifier

 Figure 22 shows the function diagram of the Emergency Notifier. Each

connection of the components is shown which pins they are connected to the Raspberry

Pi.

RX
TX LED RED LED GREEN

RX TX OU OU
T4 T4
OUT1

OUT IN OUT2

OUT3
QR CODE
SCANNER
QR CODE
IN
LCD DISPLAY OUT1 IN1
IN2
LCD TOUCH OUT2
HP (AUDIO)

SOUND OUT SPEAKER

Figure 22. Function Diagram of the Emergency Notifier

Figure 23 shows the main cycle of the prototype. The person who needs help needs to

activate the Notifier first by scanning the QR code. Then he/she can now select the

location where the accident happened. The campus nurse or security guard will then be

notified though their wearable device.

SCAN THE CHOOSE SELECT WHICH THE MESSAGE

QR CODE WHICH LOCATION THE WILL BE SENT
TO THE QR AUTORITY EMERGENCY AND THE NUSR
SCANNER PERSONEL IS OR ACCIDENT OR GUARD (OR
NEEDED USING IS FROM BOTH) WILL BE
THE LCD NOTIFTIED VIA
TOUCH SCREEN SMS.

THE NURSE OR THE SENDER WILL

GUARD WILL BE NOTIFIED THAT
NOW THE EMEGENCY
RESPONSE TO MESSAGE HAS
THE BEEN SENT VIA
EMERGENCY. LED

Figure 23. Block Diagram of the Emergency Notifier

Project Development

The process of fabricating this project can be shown in this section. The

prototype is composed of hardware and software components.

For hardware components:

1. Purchase components such as GSM Module, QR code scanner, RPi, speaker,

LCD touch screen, exhaust fan and indicator lights

2. Check purchased device if working

3. Connect the purchased components to RPi

4. Fabricate acrylic glass case (8” x 5”)

5. Assemble project in the fabricated case

For software components:

1. Create GUI using GEANY for all the functions

 Figure 24 explains the process of how the Emergency Notifier works by using
flow chart diagram. To activate the device, the user must first scan their QR code to the
scanner. The window option for the respondent will then appear. The user will now
choose between the nurse or guard or both. After choosing for the respondent, the user
will then choose which location the accident happened. After choosing the location, it
will now proceed to send all the information to the selected respondent(s). At the end of
the procedure the user will be able to see an “OK” button with a 30 seconds countdown.
The “Ok” button is use as a confirmation button and a 30 seconds countdown is used for
a backup emergency response. When the “Ok” button is clicked, the program will go
back to the beginning. As per the 30 seconds countdown, for example the user selected
the nurse at the home page of the program and completed all the procedure and reached
this page and clicked the “Ok” button, the emergency message will NOT be forwarded to
the guard. But if the user finished the 30 seconds without clicking the “Ok” button, the
emergency message will automatically be forwarded to the unselected respondent. And if
the user selected both nurse and guard and waited for the 30 seconds, the emergency
message will be sent to both twice.
 YES

Is the “Ok” button

clicked?
NO

YES

END

Figure 24. Flowchart Diagram of the process how to use the Emergency Notifier
Figure 25 explains how will the user know if the message is sent to the respondent. After

the procedure above is completed the user must notice the green and red light on the

upper right corner of the device. When the red light is on, the message is not yet sent. But

when the message is sent, the red light will turn off and the green light turn on. Also, they

will hear an audio from the speaker notifying the user that the message has been sent.

LED Green Off,

LED Red On

Does the device receive

the message?

LED Red Off,

LED Green On

Figure 25. Flowchart Diagram on how the indicator light works

 The specification of each hardware components in the prototype are identified in

this section.

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

Figure 26 shows the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+ has extended 40-pin GPIO header,

Full-size HDMI, 4 USB 2.0 ports, DSI display port for connecting a Raspberry Pi

touchscreen display, 4-pole stereo output and composite video port, Gigabit Ethernet over

USB 2.0 (maximum throughput 300 Mbps), and 2.4GHz and 5GHz IEEE 802.11.b/g/n/ac

wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.2, BLE.

Figure 26. Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

LCD Capacitive Touch Screen

Figure 27 shows the 5-inch plug and play capacitive touch screen LCD with a

physical resolution of 800 * 480, up to 1920x1080, HDMI 1080P HD input, compatible

with mini pc, such as for raspberry pi, BB black, banana pi, and general desktop

computers, Microsoft XBOX360, Sony PS4, Nintendo Switch and other popular game

consoles, it also has 3.5mm audio jack, speaker connector and supports VGA input.

Figure 27. LCD Capacitive Touch Screen

GSM Module

Figure 28 shows the SIM800 L GSM Module; it has a specification of: 3.8V -

4.2V supply voltage, Supports Quad-band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, Bluetooth 3.0 +

EDR compatibility, and has FM: International band 76 ~ 109MHz, 50KHz correction

level.

Figure 28. GSM Module

QR Code Scanner

Figure 29 shows the Aibecy Omnidirectional Scanner, this scanner is driver free

and compatible in all operating system. Has a scanning speed of 1300 times/S, high

decoding accuracy, and has an USB interface.

Figure 29. QR Code Scanner

USB Speaker

Figure 30 shows the Prem USB Subwoofer Speaker, it is plug and play and

compatible in any devices.

Figure 30. USB Speaker

Mini Exhaust Fan

Figure 31 shows the mini fan that has 2.54 plug, 2.54 plug, and supplied in DC

5V, 0.2A.

Figure 31. Mini Exhaust Fan

Operation and Testing Procedures

To be able to test and evaluate the project, the following operation procedure must

be observed.

On how to use the Emergency Notifier, the following procedures must be

followed:

1. Scan QR code of your ID to use the Notifier, it serves as the information of the

user to prevent inappropriate use.

2. Choose either nurse or security guard or both you have to address.

3. Select the location of the emergency.

4. GSM will send the ff. • information of the user such as: Full Name – ID number -

location of the emergency.

5. Initially, the red LED is on and the green LED is off, if the message was sent, the

red LED will turn off and the green LED will turn on.

6. The speaker will play a default sound “the message was sent” when the message

is sent.

7. Wait for the response of the authorities.

Test Procedures for Functionality

The Notifier can deliver the information specifically the location of the patient.

The information on the QR code of the student or faculty is used to avoid inappropriate

use the device. The Emergency Notifier can operate even if there is an electricity loss.

Test Procedures for Accuracy

The system will deliver the information quickly to the respondent via text

message from the Emergency Notifier as per three different distances. If the text message

was sent, the Notifier’s indicator light will change from red to green. These are the 4 tests

to be conducted and have to undergo 3 trials each.

Test Procedure for Reliability

To try to send the text message if the sender swipe more than once of the QR

code to the QR scanner. When the sender tries to scan two different QR code the Notifier,

the text message will still be sent. These are the 2 tests to be conducted and have to

undergo 3 trials each.

Evaluation Procedure

The research project will be evaluated using the procedures.

1. The researchers will explain to the respondents the operating procedures and

guidelines of this research project

2. The researchers explain how the device work

3. The respondents will operate the prototype to evaluate its functions properly

4. The Criteria Evaluation Form of the TUP will be given to the respondents to

evaluate and rate the project

5. The gathered data from the evaluation of the respondents will be calculated to

finalize the results

Rating Scale for Evaluation

The measurement tool that will be used is a 5-point Likert Scale wherein 1 is the

lowest and 5 as the highest. Table 1 represents the rating scale and the corresponding

descriptive rating.

Table 1

Likert Scale

Numerical Rating Descriptive Rating

5.0 Excellent/Highly Acceptable

4.0 Very Good/Very Acceptable
3.0 Good/Acceptable
2.0 Fair/Fairly Acceptable
1.0 Poor/Not Acceptable
Scale Range and its Qualitative Interpretation

The range rated from 4.51 to 5.00 means the project is “Highly Acceptable”, from

3.51 to 4.50 signifies the project is “Very Acceptable”, from 2.51 to 3.50 indicates the

project is “Acceptable”, from 1. 51 to 2.50 means the project is “Fairly Acceptable” and

from 1.0 to 1.50 signifies that the project is “Not Acceptable” to the evaluators as shown

in table 2.

Table 2

Descriptive Interpretation of the Mean

Numerical Rating Interpretation

4.51-5.0 Excellent/Highly Acceptable

3.51-4.0 Very Good/Very Acceptable
2.51-3.0 Good/Acceptable
1.51-2.0 Fair/Fairly Acceptable
0.51-1.0 Poor/Not Acceptable
 CHAPTER 4

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This chapter contains the Project Description, Project Capabilities and

Limitations, and Project Evaluation

Project Description

Figure 32 shows the prototype and labeled parts. The Emergency Notifier is a
device used for notifying in an emergency. It is composed of two main components, and
the phones.

The device is located at the academic building. It has a capability of sending

message that includes identification and the room number. To start, the person must scan
their QR Code on QR Code Scanner. Then he/she must select an authorized personnel
and the emergency location.

The wearable device is intended for personnel such as the nurse and the guard, for
them to easily locate where the accident happened.

Figure 32. Emergency Notifier and wearable device

Project Structure

Figure 33 shows the unfinished chassis. It is made of acrylic, an insulator type of

material that protects the components from shortage. The corner has an pcv plastic for
better built and prevent it from being damage. It has sixteen small holes for the output
sound of the speaker and has diameter of 16 every hole. There are two square shaped
holes for the exhaust fans, and three rectangle shaped holes for QR Code scanner, USB
hub and for LCD capacitive touchscreen. The dimension of the chassis is 8x11.

Figure 33. Initial Built Case

 Figure 34 shows the QR Code Scanner. This is where the user can scan their QR
code from their respective ID that consists of name and ID number. It has USB cable use
to connect and communicate to the RPi. It has a feature of plug and play for easy
installation.

Figure 34. QR Code Scanner

 Figure 35 shows the RPi 3 Model B that serves as the main controller of the
system project.

Figure 35. RPi 3 Model B

 Figure 36 shows the LCD capacitive touch screen use to display and to run the
program connected to the RPi by HDMI cable.

Figure 36. LCD capacitive touch screen

 Figure 37 shows the green and red LED that indicate if the message was sent and
it is connected to the source and ground of the RPi.

Figure 37. Green and red LED indicators

 Figure 38 shows the speaker. It is for use to notify the user that message was sent
to the receiving device. It is also connected to the Rpi by a USB cable.

Figure 38. Speaker

Figure 39 shows the GSM module. It is used for mobile communication and it is located
at the side of the chassis. It is connected to RX, TX, GND and 5V of the RPi.

Figure 39. GSM Module

Figure 40 shows the Home Page. It is composed of text box and buttons. Inside the text
box, automatically displays the identification of person who scanned their QR code on
the QR scanner. And the buttons are used to select the desired personnel where the
message will be sent.

At the bottom, displays the real time and date.

Figure 40. Home Page of GUI

 Figure 41 shows the Location Page. This is seen after selecting the desired
respondent at the home page. It is composed of buttons that has the name of the locations
of the area where the device is located. A “back” button at the bottom right to be able to
go back at the previous page.

Figure 41. Location Page

 Figure 42 shows the Last Page. At this page, the user will be able to see an “OK”
button with a 30 seconds countdown. The “Ok” button is use as a confirmation button
and a 30 seconds countdown is used for a backup emergency response. When the “Ok”
button is clicked, the program will go back to the beginning. As per the 30 seconds
countdown, for example the user selected the nurse at the home page of the program and
completed all the procedure and reached this page and clicked the “Ok” button, the
emergency message will NOT be forwarded to the guard. But if the user finished the 30
seconds without clicking the “Ok” button, the emergency message will automatically be
forwarded to the unselected respondent. And if the user selected both nurse and guard
and waited for the 30 seconds, the emergency message will be sent to both twice.

Figure 42. Last Page of GUI

Project Test Results

 These sections show the result of the tests concluded for the functionality,
accuracy and reliability.

Testing Result for Functionality

Table 3 presents the testing result of Sending Messages to Personnel. If they

trying to send a message to nurse, he/she must receive the details. If they trying to send
the message to the nurse and guard, the message must be received by them.

Table 3

Testing Result Sending Message to Personnel

Trial Selected Personnel Personnel Message

Received
1 Nurse Nurse
2 Both Both
3 Guard Guard

Testing Result for Accuracy

 Table 4 shows the testing result of different persons trying to send request. Any
person with QR code on their ID can scan on the QR code scanner to request or to notify
the designated person for the emergency.

Table 4

Testing Result of Different Persons Trying to Send Request

Trial Person Message Sent
1 Student of TUPC Successfully
2 Professor of TUPC Successfully
3 Student of CAVSU Successfully

Table 5 presents the testing result trying to send a message in 300-meter distance.
The message sent must be received by the personnel within 20 to 60 seconds timeframe.
Table 5

Testing Result Trying to Send a Message in 300-Meter Distance

Trial Message Received in seconds (Nurse and Guard)
1 20 40
2 45 60
3 35 46

Testing Result for Reliability

 Table 6 shows testing result trying to send more than once. The table shows a
message can be sent consecutively.

Table 6

Testing Result Trying to Send More Than Once

Trial Message Sent Message Received
1 2 2
2 5 5
3 13 13

Project Capabilities and Limitations

 The Development of Emergency Notifier is a device used to communicate person
in authority easily when an emergency occurs. It is composed of two components which
is the Notifier and the wearable device.

The capabilities of the prototype developed:

1. Sending details of the user from the QR code in their ID and the location of the
emergency to the authority needed quickly
2. Message requests as many as you can
3. Any person who has a QR code can request for an emergency assistance
4. Provides a wearable device for a much quicker emergency response
5. Provides a backup power source in case of electricity loss

Meanwhile, the limitations are:

1. Message sent must receive 20 to 60 seconds timeframe

2. The prototype can only use inside a facility
3. The prototype will shut down only when the backup source if fully consumed or out
of charge
4. It has a tendency of having out of signal because of the sim card network
 CHAPTER 5

SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Summary of Findings

After testing and evaluating the functionality and operations of the Development

of Emergency Notifier in TUPC, the researchers has summarized the study;

The purpose of designing this prototype is to successfully create and developed a

tool that can be used in times of emergency. The Raspberry Pi (main controller) is

responsible in running the program of the system which is created using Python language.

The Mini Cellphone which is the wearable receiving device are communicating with

Raspberry Pi through a service network connection. The GSM module is attached and

connected to the GPIO pins of the Raspberry Pi which use to communicate to the Mini

Cellphone.

The QR Code scanner connected to the Raspberry Pi is responsible for getting the

information of the person who’s using the device, and it is the message that the Mini

Cellphone will received. The Speaker and two LED lights serve as a confirmation notice

to the user to know if the message is already sent. A LCD touchscreen is also interfaced

to the Raspberry Pi so the users are able to use the notifier with ease and without the need

of keyboard and mouse. The Emergency Notifier worked successfully according to the

planned design and met its expected output

Conclusions

Considering the objectives of the study as well as the results of the tests and evaluations

done, the researchers concluded:

1. Successfully designed and created an Emergency Notifier with a graphical user

interface (GUI) that can communicate within the area of the campus by the use of global

system for mobile communication (GSM). Also by preventing the possibilities of the

device for being use inappropriately was successfully designed and created by the use of

QR scanner who’s getting the information of the person in use that send into the wearable

receiving device.

2. Developed a wearable receiving device that the person in authority can always bring.

3. Tested according to the planned design.

4. The performance of Emergency Notifier is Highly Acceptable

Recommendations

The following recommendations are offered for future innovations and

improvement of the Emergency Notifier:

1. Add the capability to modify the number of the recipient and adding more locations by

means of creating an admin user.

2. Reduce the size of the Emergency Notifier.

3. Develop the design of the project.

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APPENDICES
 Appendix B

GANTT CHART

Appendix C
CORRESPONDENCE
 Appendix E

TOTAL BUDGETARY REQUIREMENTS

PARTS QUANTITY TOTAL
UNIT PRICE PRICE
5-inch LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
1 P2,751.00 P2,751.00
Raspberry Pi 3 model B
1 P3,307.00 P3,307.00

Aibecy Omnidirectional Scanner 1 P1,429.00 P1,429.00

USB Speaker 1 P165.00 P165.00

SIM800L GSM Module 1 P435.00 P435.00

Acrylic Case (Notifier chassis & wearable
device holder)
1 P5,300.00 P5,300.00
BM10 Mini Phone Dual Sim
2 P480.00 P960.00

BM10 Mini Phone Battery 4 P130.00 P520.00

UPS Supply Module
1 P1,159.00 P1,159.00
Mini Exhaust Fan (5mm & 3mm)
2 P108.00 P216.00

LED 2 P10.00 P20.00

Transportation 4 P500.00 P2,000.00

TOTAL: P18,262.00
 Appendix G

PICTURES TAKEN DURING FABRICATION, TESTING AND EVALUATION

I. FABRICATION

1. Cutting of acrylic glass

3. Assembling of chassis
4. Finishing the design.

II. TESTING
 Appendix I

USERS MANUAL
 Appendix J

CERTIFICATE OF SIMILARITY INDEX USING TURNITIN

CERTIFICATE OF ENGLISH CRITIQUE
RESEARCHERS’ PROFILE